Code Enforcement FAQs

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT VEHICLES THAT ARE ABANDONED OR INOPERABLE? 

  • Vehicles that are inoperable on private property are considered blight. They cannot be parked on the street or stored on private property unless fully enclosed within legal structure, i.e. garage. CAR COVERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. To report inoperable vehicles: 
    •  Parked on private property call Code Enforcement | (323)-887-1200 EXT. 1490
    • Parked on City streets call Parking Enforcement | (323)-887-1200 EXT. 1399

I HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL FENCING REQUIREMENTS? 

  • There are certain rules for building a fence. For more information, call the Planning Division | (323)-887-1478

IS THERE AN ORDINANCE THAT REGULATES BARKING DOGS? 

  • Yes. There are ordinances that make it unlawful and a nuisance to keep or maintain any animal which habitually disturbs the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. These complaints are handled by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) | (562)-803-3301

MY NEIGHBOR'S TREE BRANCHES OVERHANG ONTO MY PROPERTY AND ARE DROPPING LEAVES INTO MY POOL AND/OR BACKYARD, ETC. CAN THE CITY MAKE THEM TRIM THE BRANCHES OR REMOVE THE TREE? 

  • Code Enforcement DOES NOT have the authority to require a property owner to trim or remove any of their vegetation unless it overhangs into a public right-of-way or if the vegetation is dead and presents a fire hazard. Instead, this particular question is a good example of a civil matter between property owners. 

HOW DO I CONTEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION? 

  • Any recipient of an administrative citation may file an appeal. A request for hearing form must be filled out and returned to the City along with an advanced deposit fine within 21 days from the original citations. Any fine shall be refunded if it is determined that the person charged was not responsible.